Corfu Town
A visit to the island of Corfu is not complete without a morning or evening in the evocative atmosphere of the town. A visit to the vibrant and noisy outdoor produce market, could be followed with lunch out of doors overlooking the beautiful square where cricket is still sometimes played.
At night, the town is a glittering sight; monuments artfully lit and shop windows sparkling. Here you may sample excellent Italian cuisine at La Cucina (tel. 26610 45029) or go Greek in Garitsa, a charming suburb of the town, where you enter the spotless kitchen of Yannis and take your pick of a selection of succulent local dishes (tel. 26610 31066).
Elegant, chaotic, endlessly fascinating, the town is intimate and friendly. Smart cafes such as the one on the Cavalieri Hotel (tel. 26610 39336) rooftop, or on the magnificent Liston, make it easy to acquire a taste for the very Corfiot habits of gossip, people-watching and sipping coffee.
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For all enquiries, please call 020 7401 1026
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Cavalieri Hotel, Corfu, Greece
The Cavalieri Hotel was originally a 17th century Venetian nobleman’s residence, and as such occupied a favoured position overlooking the formal gardens of the Main Square and the imposing Old Fortress. Destroyed by the ravages of WWII, it was reconstructed and restored and turned into an elegant hotel.
Still in a very desirable position, with all the attractions of the lovely old town of Corfu within walking distance, the Cavalieri is beautifully decorated, with a number of fine antiques heightening the impression of being a visitor to a private mansion. Recent renovation has resulted in improved facilities, one of which is the rooftop garden terrace, where light meals and refreshments can be enjoyed while taking in the most spectacular view – one that highlights the combination of Venetian and British influences that have made Corfu such a fascinating and beautiful town.
Bedrooms are comfortable, air-conditioned, and virtually all of them have very fine views of the sea and the town.
Price Guide: From £557 per person for 7 nights including charter flights and breakfast.
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Corfu Palace Hotel, Corfu, Greece
The Corfu Palace Hotel has long been a synonym for comfort and elegance and has welcomed many very distinguished guests over the past years. It is the kind of hotel, situated overlooking a splendid Esplanade, that calls to mind the South of France. Certain visitors disembark from luxurious yachts anchored just offshore, others arrive by private jet, all mingle discreetly in a hotel that has earned its place as a member of ‘Hotels de Grande Classe Internationale’.
The rooms and suites are spacious, fully air-conditioned, and have private balcony or terrace with sea-views.
The handsome hotel is set in an oasis of beautifully-kept gardens, with lawns and sub-tropical trees and plants. An outdoor dining terrace overlooks the glittering seawater swimming pool, and once a week there is an informal barbecue in the garden, with a programme of entertainment. A well-appointed indoor pool and spa offers thalassotherapy treatments.
The many attractions of the town of Corfu – endless shopping opportunities, excellent restaurants, fashionable cafes and bars and the lively pageant that is Corfu’s summer street life, are but a short walk away. The excellent Corfu Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, is about half an hour away by car or taxi.
At the Corfu Palace, Swiss efficiency and Greek hospitality work smoothly together to provide a memorable holiday.
Price Guide: From £655 per person, 7 nights including charter flights and breakfast.
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